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Byron council authorizes bank account for motor vehicle crash fees to fund extrication gear
Summary
Fire Chief Josh Riley told the council that anticipated motor vehicle crash fee revenue should be placed in a new dedicated account to purchase extrication equipment; the council unanimously approved creating the Motor Vehicle Crash Fees account at its May 21 special meeting.
The Byron City Council unanimously authorized a new bank account for motor vehicle crash fees at a May 21 special meeting so revenue can be used to buy extrication equipment for vehicle crashes.
Fire Chief Josh Riley told the council that potential revenue from motor vehicle crash fees would be needed to purchase extrication equipment. Council Member Michael Chumbley moved to create a new account titled "Motor Vehicle Crash Fees," and Council Member Chris Hodges seconded; the motion passed with all members present voting yes. Mayor Michael Chidester and Council Members James Richardson, Michael Chumbley and Chris Hodges were recorded as voting yes; Council Members Alan Dorsey and Rusty Adams were absent.
The minutes do not specify the expected revenue amount, the timing of deposits, or a procurement schedule for the equipment. The action establishes a dedicated account that will segregate fee revenue for equipment; further administrative steps and any necessary budget amendments were not recorded in the meeting minutes.
The council adjourned at 2:27 p.m.
